Most users always choose to protect the screen of their iPhone with a tempered glass, however, the percentage of those who do it on the iPad is the opposite, so in this article we want to reflect on which are the cases in which if You should protect the screen of your iPad, and which ones you should not, so that later, you are the ones who make the decision based on your needs.
When is it not worth it?
The iPad is a truly versatile device, adapting to almost 99% of the demands of all users, being able to fulfill the productivity or leisure functions of practically all people.
When deciding whether it is really worth protecting the screen of our iPad or not, we have to reflect on what is the use that we are going to make of our device since based on this it will be advisable to protect our screen, or by the Otherwise, we can choose to enjoy 100% of the fantastic screen that our iPad mounts.
If the place where we are going to use the iPad is going to be, in most cases, our home, and also the use is going to be usually oriented to productivity and office work, it is not really worth investing in a screen protector since the risk of damage to the screen is minimal. If, in addition, to this you add that you use your iPad with a keyboard such as the SmartKeyboard folio, Logitech Slim Folio or Magic Keyboard, the risk is further reduced because, when you do not use your iPad, it will be protected with keyboard.
Finally, those users who are going to use the iPad only and exclusively with their Apple Pencil, may come to think that the use of this accessory, in the long run, can damage the screen of the device , however, it would be strange for Apple to provide a accessory that, when used, would damage the iPad, therefore, as long as the Apple Pencil is used properly and responsibly, a screen protector would not be necessary.
In which cases is it advisable?
It could be advisable, to a greater extent, if most of the time you are going to use your iPad with its corresponding Apple Pencil, since in this case, it is usually used without any type of cover, resting on a surface, which entails, in some At the moment it may slip and in case of fall, the screen protector could save the screen of the device. Still, the risk of this happening is minimal.
On the other hand, if the place of use of our iPad is going to vary a lot between our home, university, library and / or cafeterias, and, in addition, we do not have any cover that can protect our iPad inside our backpack and / or bag , So if it would be highly recommended to use a screen protector to avoid that the friction that may occur inside the backpack with any of the other products that are inside, damage the screen of our iPad.
The risk is greater if, in addition, we usually work a lot with our iPad on the move, whether on the train, bus or metro. Here we must take into account external factors that surround us and that, if necessary, can cause our iPad to suffer unexpected falls, for which, having a screen protector, can make the device come out unscathed.
Tips for placing a screen protector on iPad
- Cleaning the screen is a fundamental section when it comes to correctly placing a screen protector on our iPad. Do it with a lint-free cloth and make sure the screen is free of fingerprints and particles.
- The use of abrasive liquids when cleaning the screen is prohibited. Usually when purchasing a screen protector it includes a small liquid towel, however, if you choose to purchase a separate liquid make sure it is suitable for cleaning technology screens.
- The cheap ends up being expensive, therefore, try to find a suitable option in terms of quality / price.
- Make sure the screen protector is compatible with your iPad.
- Patience, when placing it you have to be very scrupulous and put all our senses so that the screen protector is perfect and is almost priceless when it comes to enjoying our iPad.
These are the tips that we consider essential when choosing to place, ourselves, a screen protector on our iPad. Also, keep in mind that in many stores specializing in technology you can choose to have the store’s own professionals put the screen protector on your iPad, perhaps this is the best thing to do to ensure that our iPad fits perfectly.